Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board has determined that the original grant of service connection for neutropenia was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, and thus severed service connection for this condition.

The appellant is not recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA benefits due to a legally terminated marriage, and thus cannot be considered eligible.

The Board denied a claim for overpayment of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, finding that the Veteran received benefits to which he was not entitled due to his withdrawal from classes prior to their start.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for burial in a VA national cemetery as he did not have active military service and died during his ACDUTRA period.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion and need for further development regarding the Veteran's meningioma, including exposure to radiation during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hallux valgus as secondary to service-connected plantar calluses, bilateral feet and bilateral metatarsalgia due to conflicting opinions from VA examiners.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of nerve decompression of the right heel.

The Board has determined that the validity and amount of the Veteran's overpayment debt need to be re-evaluated due to unclear records and potential errors in calculation.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding whether any diagnosed cardiac disorder at least as likely as not caused or substantially contributed to the Veteran’s death. The examiner did not address all relevant evidence of record concerning his cardiac conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to unclear information regarding the Veteran's status as a fugitive felon and his incarceration. Additional documentation is needed from relevant jurisdictions.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of an overpayment of $93,814 in VA pension benefits was denied because he failed to report the income from his investment account and continued to accept the higher amount despite knowing it was not entitled.

The Veteran's right hand disability was rated at 10 percent, and the Board found that a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of ankylosis or thumb limitation of motion with more than two inches between the thumb and fingers.

The Veteran's death is not service-connected, and the appellant seeks nonservice-connected burial benefits. The claim for pension benefits pending at the time of his death must be adjudicated first before deciding on the burial benefit claim.

The Board previously denied service connection for a gynecological disorder, including endometriosis. The Court has now ordered the matter to be remanded due to errors in the July 2016 VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected tooth condition has not manifested in any loss of teeth where the lost masticatory surface cannot be replaced, and thus does not warrant a compensable disability rating.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and he did not have any pending claims for benefits at the time of his death. The appellant is not entitled to accrued benefits or death pension benefits due to her annual income exceeding the maximum allowed pension rate.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. §1151 is remanded due to concerns about the timing and effectiveness of physical therapy following his surgery.

The Veteran's chest, abdomen, and back lipomata are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for clarification on his exposure history and a medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board found that the overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $5,310.27 was properly created due to the Veteran's failure to notify VA about his divorce and new marriage, resulting in an overpayment.

The Veteran's appeal is about the recognition of his spouse R. as a dependent for VA purposes, and the Board has decided to remand this issue due to missing hearing transcript.